To think this is classic PFB?

[SamanthaBrique]

Friend just posted this photo on Facebook, with the caveat that she's got 6 weeks to go and wouldn't be "taking any risks" with her baby girl.

*but my son

I think I've established that it's the method rather than the sentiment that's PFB. Why not just say this to people who ring up asking to visit rather than post it on Facebook before the baby is even born?

Why do people put anything on Facebook then, why not ring everyone and tell them?

I could make up a twee poem.
^Fuck off if you are sick.
Don't be a prick.
And I will punch you
So goodbye you poo^

Will she be surprised when no-one wants to visit her baby, I wonder?

Why do people put anything on Facebook then, why not ring everyone and tell them?

That's not what I said, I said why not tell them when they ring you.

Ha. I can see both sides. I'm was quite cautious with my daughter although I wouldn't post that kind of thing on Facebook. For example, I did ask a friend of mine who I know has poor hygiene (doesn't wash hands after using the loo, etc) to wash his hands before he held my week old baby. And I was annoyed that my neighbour cuddled her and sneezed all over her whilst telling me about this terrible cold he'd had for over a week now. She was 4 weeks old and had just had an operation. And my friend let her toddler son (who had a chesty virus at the time) slobber and breathe all over her "because it's adorable how much he loves the baby"

It's not PFB to want people to take reasonable steps for perfectly avoidable situations. It's not the same as trying to create a germ free environment.

I get that the Facebook post thing is OTT but maybe they feel awkward asking each visitor.

People saying they'd refuse to visit etc: why are you so bothered about having to wash your hands? It'll take you 30 seconds and presumably won't hurt? It's unkind to sneer at anxious first time parents, I think.

I think it's ridiculous and the mother concerned doesn't understand much science.

I wish I'd been a bit more PFB with our second- bloody stupid friends let their son kiss our 2 month old newborn when he had a cold sore. I saw it and assumed 1. It was a spot as it wasn't on his lip and 2. His parents would never be so stupid and thoughtless.

I was wrong on both counts. She might be over the top but I see the point.

A health problem may have been identified in utero (e.g. heart valve problem) and it makes sense to keep unimmunised youngsters or indeed anyone with colds etc. away. It seems a very polite request to me.

I said why put anything on Facebook? The answer being because it is an effective way to communicate with lots of people, family and friends, at the same time. Because she may be tired after the birth, and she wants to know her 'friends' have seen this message and are aware of her requests.

Makes perfect sense to me especially if she has medical concerns, why wait for people to ring!

People saying they'd refuse to visit etc: why are you so bothered about having to wash your hands?

No problem about washing my hands, I am in fact a big fan of common hygiene. It is also totally logical that one should keep your distance if you have an infectious disease, but asking people to go get umpteen booster vaccines before visiting?

Oh god, now ive seen it all!

May as well say, no visitors until the baby is 6 months old then!

Plimsolls: I'll cheerfully wash my hands. I'm just not going to my GP to request or pay for booster vaccinations for every possible childhood illness. I'd rather just see the baby when it was older.

Well I was a bit precious with my first, as I assume most are, but all were welcome for visits without any special requirements. My baby suffered no ill effects.

I've always washed my hands before holding my new DGC. I don't see the problem.

And whilst I appreciate this all seems OTT, does it really hurt to safeguard them a bit till they're a bit more robust? Newborns with coughs and colds can be really distressed. And it's horrible to watch a small baby with a cough and cold.

This is quite an American thing, isn't it? I wouldn't allow anti vaxxers anywhere near my baby, or my severely immunocompromised best friend. Whilst this meme is a bit precious, I do agree with the sentiment.

I wouldn't allow anti vaxxers anywhere near my baby, or my severely immunocompromised best friend

But this isn't about antivaxxers, is it? Even the most pro-vaccination adults don't normally get booster shots.

No health issues with the baby either, she posts a countdown each week telling everyone how healthy it is. Which she is entitled to do, but the photo is a bit much

Sincerely yours,
The entitlement police

Seriously, she just shared a picture of something she didn't create. It's not like she say there and made it, she just agrees to he sentiment? Get over yourself.

*sat not say

Agree with EattheCake. Also don't understand the rush to 'meet' a newborn. They are either asleep, crying or feeding and all look pretty similar. I'd be happy to wait until they were several months old when they've got a bit of personality to be introduced to.

I love meeting new babies, always wash my hands and respect new mums' wishes.

Maybe people who think this too precious will stay away, which may be the mum-to-be's intention!

I'm 38 wks pregnant and had whooping cough and flu at about 36 weeks I think.

I'm
Already struggling at the thought of my baby being passed around but really TRYING not to feel like that!